Legislations Relating To Beauty Therapists

1) The Health and Safety Work Act:

This states that the employer needs to:

• Provide training for all staff where needed.
• Have all facilities up to standard.
• Have all safety precautions in place.
• Make the environment safe.
• Have to have a health and safety policy.

The employee needs to:

• Follow the health and safety policy and procedures.
• Use the equipment properly.
• Protect theirself and others in the environment.

2) Data Protection:

• Keep clients details private/secure/confidential, e.g. in a locked cabinet, password on computer...
• If a client leaves, keep details for 3-5 years.
• Clients can have access to their records at any time.
• Make sure the client consents, e.g. signs everything.

3) Fire Precaution Act:

• Having a set escape/evacuation route if there is a fire and making sure all fire escapes are clear.
• Fire alarms are fitted and tested.
• Fire extinguishers.
• Regular fire drill.
• Training on equipment if provided.

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